Connect Airlines sets its sights on Canada-US business day-tripping
Boston-based charter operator Waltzing Matilda Aviation (WMA) in October 2021 plans to launch a scheduled carrier called Connect Airlines, w... Continue Reading
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Small tweak to fare rules could have an outsized impact on travelers
It is only a small change. The word “departure” switched to “arrival” in certain fare rules. And it is going to have... Continue Reading
2015 marks banner year for airlines selling ancillaries through OTAs
Just 18 short months ago, most airlines were attempting to grasp how they would craft merchandising strategies in order to fully exploit exp... Continue Reading
More fare options coming to American Airlines
American Airlines is feeling pressure from the U/LCC market and aims to compete by keeping fares low and also dropping some amenities at the... Continue Reading
Delta’s Basic Economy could become formidable threat to ULCCs
Delta’s fare rebrand, introduced in late 2014 and featuring a Basic Economy option designed to take aim at the new crop of ultra low c... Continue Reading
UPDATE: JetBlue bows to Wall Street pressure; will add A320 seats
Under serious pressure from Wall Street to enhance margins JetBlue Airways has opted to add 15 “core” economy class seats to its Airbus A320... Continue Reading
Amadeus steps up efforts to enable personalized travel experiences
Roughly 79% of travelers prefer to buy ancillary products and services directly from airlines rather than a third party to create a total tr... Continue Reading
JetBlue seeks to strike balance between Wall Street and customers
One of the biggest challenges JetBlue faces in rolling-out its new fare “families” next year is ensuring the new bundled package... Continue Reading
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